Since the US Presidential election there’s been a debate in Europe over a possible ceasefire agreement and the security guarantees Ukraine needs to deter Russia from resuming hostilities. A European ground operation in Ukraine is a welcome idea but only if it can be backed up by the US.
In a recent Russian interview, Russian President Putin responded to U.S. President Trump’s comments about a potential meeting or dialogue between the two leaders. But Putin avoided addressing Trump’s call at Davos for Russia to immediately end its war against Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Rutte underlined that a win for Putin would be a defeat for freedom, security and global stability: “We really have to step up and not scale back the support for Ukraine. We have to change the trajectory of the war”, he insisted adding that any deal that pleased Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea would “make the world a darker place”.
U.S. State Secretary Rubio reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and the continued importance of the Alliance to international security.
The text adopted by Parliament rejects historical claims by the Russian regime to undermine Ukraine’s history and national identity as futile attempts to justify its ongoing illegal war. It also condemns Russia’s failure to establish accountability for Soviet crimes, and for cracking down on attempts to carry out historical research and holding public debates on these issues.
In his first major global address as the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump took center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He pledged to fix “economic chaos”, slashing oil and gas prices, cutting regulations, introducing tax breaks for U.S. producers, and imposing tariffs on foreign goods. Trump promises to make America “stronger, wealthier, and more united than ever”, and to sanction Russia
While the halting of Russian piped gas transit via Ukraine does not pose any imminent supply risk for European Union, it could add to near-term LNG market pressures, according to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The European Union must bind its defence industry close together and develop weapons systems collaboratively, the new Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA), High Representative Kaja Kallas, told the 2025 EDA Annual Conference. She also called for the Agency to do more. Read her speech.
“We can outspend, outproduce, and outgun Russia. Every euro we spend today on defence will save lives tomorrow—lives of our sons, daughters, and future generations. Let’s turbocharge our efforts, together. Industry, Member States, armed forces, and EU institutions, especially the European Defence Agency (EDA), must work in seamless cooperation” – EU Defence Commissioner Kubilius at the EDA Conference.
At the European Parliament plenary debate, EU Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen discusses with MEPs how to prevent sabotage by Russia’s shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
President Xi stressed his readiness to work with President Putin and guide China-Russia relations to a new height in 2025, to respond to external uncertainties with the stability and resilience of China-Russia ties, to boost the development and prosperity of both countries, and to uphold international fairness and justice.
“Defending Ukraine means defending Europe. Every missile, every drone shot down by Ukraine – is one that will not threaten Europe, one that will not threaten NATO. Every day Ukraine stands fast, is a day of delay. A day Putin cannot turn his full might against us. Every day Ukraine fights on, is a day the European Union and NATO can grow stronger. We can prevent Russian aggression if we
On 17 January, the Petushinsky District Court of the Vladimir Region, Russia, sentenced defence lawyers of late Alexei Navalny for performing their professional duties defending Alexei Navalny in the farcical justice system in Russia.
The G7 RRM notes recent statements by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada exposing the ongoing covert activities of Russian state media outlet RT (formerly Russia Today) and the Social Design Agency (SDA). These statements reveal that the Kremlin has funded and directed covert efforts by these entities to subvert societies using global disinformation and influence campaigns.
NATO’s highest Military Authority, the Military Committee, meets in Chiefs of Defence format at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. The meeting focuses on further strengthening deterrence and defence of the Alliance, strengthening NATO’s Partnerships around the world, and supporting Ukraine in its resistance against Russia’s unprovoked aggression.
The EU General Court confirms the restrictive measures adopted against the Russian mobile telephone operator MegaFon. The inclusion and maintenance of that company’s name on the lists of entities subject to the restrictive measures were well founded.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of the Russian Federation. To ensure maximum flight safety amid Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine, the new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin replaces and broadens the scope of the recommendation regarding Russian airspace.
At the meeting in Helsinki, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure: “Baltic Sentry” will enhance NATO’s military presence in the Baltic Sea and improve Allies’ ability to respond to destabilizing acts.
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, along with her Nordic and Baltic colleagues, has written a letter urging the EU Commission proposing to lower the oil price cap within the G7.
“The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the ground for the decisions we will have to take and to provide guidance to the Commission and the High Representative as they prepare a white paper on the future of European defence, which will cover joint defence initiatives and the resources necessary to develop them. As foreseen in the Leaders’ Agenda, my aim is to return to the subject of defence
The United States is sanctioning major targets in Russia’s energy sector, the primary source of revenue fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State is imposing sanctions on nearly 80 individuals and entities. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating more than 150 individuals and entities and individuals and identifying 183 vessels as blocked property.
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